Dalton, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,787 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1256.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.32% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,140 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dalton grew by 13.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,447 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dalton has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,824 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.71% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dalton is about 16% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $149,279 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dalton is about 14.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $887 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dalton spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.5 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,463 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,252 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,859 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dalton is 17 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dalton has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.90 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Dalton has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dalton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dalton, Georgia.
What is the population of Dalton, Georgia?
The population of Dalton, Georgia is 26,787, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dalton, Georgia?
The population density of Dalton, Georgia is 1256.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dalton, Georgia?
The median household income in Dalton, Georgia is $62,824, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dalton, Georgia?
The median home price in Dalton, Georgia is $149,279, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Dalton, Georgia is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.